But beyond the celeb connections, Gates’ research uncovered something far more powerful: Pope Leo XIV is of mixed Black and ...

When Henry Louis Gates Jr. set out to trace the family tree of America's first pope, he had no idea he was about to uncover ...

Pope Leo XIV got a special visit from Finding Your Roots writer, host and executive producer Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., to ...

Pope Leo XIV is still keeping his cards close to his cassock, but people who have observed him over the years are helping ...

Beyond the celebrity ties, Pope Leo XIV’s ancestry tells a deeper story. His roots include Creole heritage from New Orleans, with ancestors listed as “mulatto” or “free people of color ...

In a collaborative article between The New York Times, American Ancestors, and the Cuban Genealogy Club of Miami, Henry Louis Gates Jr. explored Pope Leo XIV's ancestry, uncovering a link to the ...

Pope Leo XIV, who made history as the first American pope when he was elected in May 2025, ... Now, the discovery of his unique family history adds another layer to the story.